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The Story of Light
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher William Morrow & Co
Publication date November 1, 1990
Binding Hardcover
Book category Easy Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780688086763
ISBN-10 0688086764
Dimensions 0.25 by 9.25 by 9.25 in.
Weight 0.85 lbs.
Availability§ Out of Print
Original list price $12.95
Other format details juvenile
§As reported by publisher
Summaries and Reviews
Summary
An adaptation of a Cherokee myth tells how Spider succeeded, after all the other animals failed, in snatching a bit of the sun to create daylight
Amazon.com description: Product Description: Light comes to the world in this bold adaptation of a Cherokee myth. After other animals fail to snatch a bit of the sun to relieve the darkness, the lowly Spider begins the long journey to bring light back to her people. Strikingly original collage illustrations and delicately cadenced language tell a marvelous story. 1990 Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies.

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from William Morrow & Co (November 1, 1990)
9780688086763 | details & prices | 9.25 × 9.25 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels Preschool | 0.85 lbs | List price $12.95
About: A Native American folk tale which explains how the animals brought light into their world.
from Diane Pub Co (January 1, 1990)
9780788190636 | details & prices | 9.25 × 9.00 × 0.50 in. | 0.90 lbs | List price $20.00
About: A delightful children's book boldly illustrated in black & in bright yellow.
from Diane Pub Co (January 1, 1990)
9780788190636 | details & prices | 9.25 × 9.00 × 0.50 in. | 0.90 lbs | List price $20.00
About: A delightful children's book boldly illustrated in black & in bright yellow.

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